Bulletin for May 11, 2008. Click "read more" below for details.

WORSHIP May 11, 2008
DAY OF PENTECOST

THE PRELUDE                                                         Walter Huff

* THE CALL TO WORSHIP                                        Christopher Henry

Leader: Hear the word of the Lord:
People: I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh;
        your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,
        the old shall dream dreams,
        and the young shall see visions.
All:    In the power of the Holy Spirit, let us worship God.

* THE PROCESSIONAL HYMN 442                                The Church’s One Foundation
                                                                               (verses 1 through 4)

THE CALL TO CONFESSION

THE PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Almighty God, who sent the promised power of the Holy Spirit
to fill disciples with willing faith: we confess that we have held
back the force of your Spirit among us; that we have been slow to
serve you, and reluctant to spread the good news of your love.
God, have mercy on us. Forgive our divisions, and by your Spirit
draw us together. Fill us with flaming desire to do your will, and
be a faithful people; for the sake of your Son, our Lord, Jesus
Christ. Amen.

A MOMENT OF SILENCE (for examination of conscience and personal prayers of confession)

THE ASSURANCE OF PARDON

* THE CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE (Hymn 126)

Come, Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove, with all Thy quickening powers;
Come, shed abroad a Savior’s love, and that shall kindle ours. Amen.

* THE PEACE OF CHRIST
(Children are always welcome in the Sanctuary during worship. Should you find that your child grows restless,
there is child care available. Infants are cared for in the Nursery in Room 105, toddlers 18 months through two
years in Room112. Children ages 2-11 are invited to leave after the Baptism for special classes. Preschoolers
are in Room 204 and K-5th grade are in Room 201.)
 
THE CONCERNS OF THE CHURCH
(Visitors and members are invited to sign the blue friendship register pad and pass it down the pew.)

THE RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS

THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Leader: These children have now been received into the one holy catholic and apostolic
        church through baptism. God has made them members of the household of God. See
        what love the Father has for us, that we should be called children of God, and so we
        are. Let us welcome the newly baptized.
People: With joy and thanksgiving we welcome these children into Christ’s
        church. We are the family of God for we are all one in Christ.

THE CHORAL RESPONSE                    Child of Blessing, Child of Promise                    Copes

THE FIRST LESSON                       I Corinthians 12:4-13             (page 163 in the Pew Bible)

THE ANTHEM                               The Heart Worships                                    Holst
Silence in heaven, silence on earth, silence within. Thy hush, O Lord, o’er all the earth covers the
din. I do not fear to speak of thee in mortal kind, and yet, to all thy namelessness, I am not blind.
Only I need and kneel again, thy touch to win. Amen.

THE SECOND LESSON                      Numbers 11:24-30                  (page 125 in the Pew Bible)

THE SERMON                               Power Sharing                                  Joanna Adams
              ...Would that all the Lord’s people were prophets, and that the Lord
                            would put his spirit on them!    Numbers 11:29b

* THE HYMN 316                                                                      Breathe on Me, Breath of God

* THE CREED                                         A Brief Statement of Faith - Presbyterian Church (USA)
We trust in God the Holy Spirit,
    everywhere the giver and renewer of life.
The Spirit justifies us by grace through faith,
    sets us free to accept ourselves and to love God and neighbor,
    and binds us together with all believers
    in one body of Christ, the church.
In a broken and fearful world
    the Spirit gives us courage
    to pray without ceasing,
    to witness among all peoples to Christ as Lord and Savior,
    to unmask idolatries in church and culture,
    to hear the voices of peoples long silenced,
    and to work with others for justice, freedom, and peace.
In gratitude to God, empowered by the Spirit,
    we strive to serve Christ in our daily tasks
    and to live holy and joyful lives,
    even as we watch for God’s new heaven and new earth,
    praying, Come, Lord Jesus!

THE OFFERTORY                        Veni Sancte Spiritus (Come, Holy Spirit)                         Berthier
                                (sung in Latin, German, Spanish, Italian and French)

* THE DOXOLOGY, PRAYER OF DEDICATION AND LORD’S PRAYER                                     (Hymn 592)
     Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy
will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and
forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory,
forever. Amen.

* THE HYMN 320                          The Lone, Wild Bird

* THE CHARGE AND BENEDICTION

* THE CHORAL RESPONSE                   Go Ye Now in Peace                                     Eiler

     Go ye now in peace, and know that the love of God will guide you. Feel His presence
here beside you. God will see you through.

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Elder on call: Ruthlyn Newell 404.870.0828

Deacon on call: Randy Brookins 404.444.4960

Ushers: Ann Benson, Chip Edgerton, Michelle Mashburn and Jesse Neill
Greeters: Barbara Brooks, Gail Kitchens, Bill and Cindy Humphries, Bill and Sanda Means

Coffee & Conversation Hosts: Gail Kitchens

Counters: Bill Southwood and Philip Hawkins

Infant/Toddler Nursery: Linda Sweum

Two’s Nursery: Jo Ann Bertrand

Preschool Program Volunteers: Frances and Ian Bresnahan, Martin Dunlap

Children’s Worship Volunteers: Cathy Schreiber and Robert McIntosh

Fellowship: Elementary Age Families